FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Coach Bill Belichick isn’t sure what role newly signed receiver Michael Floyd will play with the team.

Belichick said the Patriots didn’t have depth at receiver, so he was happy to add the 6-foot-2, 220-pound receiver.

Floyd will travel with the team to Denver for Sunday’s game against the Broncos, but Belichick wouldn’t say whether he will be on the active roster.

The Patriots claimed Floyd off waivers on Thursday, one day after he was released by the Cardinals. Arizona let the 2012 first-round draft pick go after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.

Belichick says he’s aware of Floyd’s legal problems and will wait for them to play out.

SEAHAWKS: Coach, Pete Carroll has again been forced to address another sideline outburst by Richard Sherman.

During Seattle’s 24-3 division-clinching win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, Sherman got hot about the plays being called by Seattle’s offense near the goal line.

“There was a moment in the game there where he got really worked up and emotional,” Carroll said.

Carroll met with Sherman on Friday morning to talk over what happened. Carroll indicated Sherman’s response during the meeting determined whether there would be any discipline for what some might view as insubordination.

COWBOYS: Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been ruled out against Tampa Bay on Sunday night with a back issue that limited him to a season-low 13 snaps last week.

Lawrence, suspended the first four games for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, missed practice all week. He was almost held out of last week’s 10-7 loss to the New York Giants after his back flared up during the week.

Lawrence, 24, has one sack in nine games after leading the Cowboys with eight last season.

FALCONS: Atlanta has lost another defender with safety Kemal Ishmael getting placed on injured reserve.

Coach Dan Quinn said that Ishamel has played much of the season with an aching shoulder and decided this week to undergo season-ending surgery.

The Falcons (8-5) host San Francisco (1-12) on Sunday and will be without All-Pro receiver Julio Jones for the second game because of a sprained toe.

BILLS: Defensive tackle Kyle Williams returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Williams has been dealing with a back injury, which forced him to miss the Bills’ Week 14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 11-year pro has been one of Buffalo’s most consistent defenders this year, with 55 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Left tackle Cordy Glenn is doubtful.

TITANS: Tennessee has listed defensive linemen Jurrell Casey and Karl Klug as questionable for Sunday’s game at Kansas City.

Both players said that after increasing their practice reps on Friday, they’re planning to play against the Chiefs.

Casey, Klug and linebacker David Bass were limited Friday. Bass also was listed as questionable.

Linebacker Sean Spence has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain.

The Titans (7-6) are tied with Houston for the AFC South lead. Kansas City (10-3) is tied with Oakland for the AFC West.

JETS: Running back Matt Forte is questionable to play and will be a game-time decision against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night with a knee injury.

Forte tore the meniscus in his right knee early in New York’s 23-17 overtime win at San Francisco last Sunday.

Starting cornerback Buster Skrine is out with a concussion. Rookie Juston Burris and Marcus Williams will likely see increased snaps.

Linebackers Mike Catapano (knee) and Lorenzo Mauldin (ankle) will also miss the game.

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